Head Volleyball Coach- Part Time / Full Time Position

Job Summary

Oversees the LSSC Women's Volleyball Program. Position will be a full-time or part-time position based on further/additional duties determined by qualifications.

Responsible for promoting and sustaining a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment and demonstrating LSSC's values of caring, communicating, collaborating, and celebrating.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC's core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating and Celebrating.

Position reports to: The Director of Athletics

Incumbent supervises: Students

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, development, and execution of the LSSC Women's Volleyball team, including recruitment, promotion, and marketing of the programs in coordination with Director of athletics.

• Coordinate and manage volleyball practices and tournaments.

• Recruit Volleyball student-athletes who exhibit regard for character and excellence in their lives. Provide and/or seek the necessary counseling, community service opportunities, training and monitoring of student athletes in the Volleyball program.

• Assist in completion of admission and enrollment processing of potential student-athletes for the LSSC Volleyball program in accordance with FCSAA and NJCAA policies.

• Teach sound fundamentals which merge with sound strategy result in efficient performances by athletes; conduct practices/competitions and supervise all related activities; provide proper instruction of skills, coordinated practice and competition plans, and supervise assistant coaches. Foster good conduct by players and assistant coaches by setting a good personal example.

• Foster good conduct by players and assistant coaches by setting a good personal example.

• Coordinate officials, secure necessary equipment, facilities and set-up for the Volleyball team.

• Ensure safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate Athletic Program.

• Enforce student-athlete/athletic coach codes of conduct.

• Responsible for monitoring equipment and Volleyball facility needs; arranging for appropriate repairs and maintenance, as needed.

• Maintenance and care of all LSSC equipment and property.

• Operate the volleyball program under the policies and procedures provided by LSSC, FCSAA and NJCAA; admission, registration, and financial aid procedures for student-athletes; attending departmental meetings, committee assignments, coaches' meetings/ conferences and submit required documentation to Director of Athletics and post-Secondary Access and Articulation.

• Monitor student-athlete grade checks.

• Prepare and submit all statistical information for the Volleyball program to the FCSAA and NJCAA; update statistical information and coordinate website information in cooperation with the Director of Athletics.

• In coordination with the Service-Learning Coordinator, provide our student-athletes with community service opportunities through the school year.

• Coordinate and manage Volleyball camps and clinics.

• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be proficient in relationship building and public speaking skills.

• Knowledgeable of NJCAA and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with student-athletes & parents in order to achieve high retention rates as well as faculty, staff and members of the community.

• Requires extensive knowledge of coaching techniques and ways to communicate those techniques to many different personalities.

• Able to coach, inspire, and mentor student-athletes

• Strong work ethic, service excellence, and responsibility

• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability

• Effective analytical and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents

• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment

• Work involves planning and directing daily requests

• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.

• Ability to work with Volleyball equipment including maintenance and set-up.

• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.

• Ability to create and run practices/camps/showcases to improve on field performance.

• This position requires the employee to own and use a personal communication device (cell phone) for successful job performance.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

• Basic computer skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours

• This position requires the employee to own and use a personal communication device (cell phone) for successful job performance.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required, master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience coaching, preferably in a post-secondary educational setting. Prior coaching and playing experience preferred.

Lake-Sumter State College provides a wide range of affordable, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that are a vital part of your total compensation package. These programs are centered around health and wellness, financial security, and professional development.

Agency Lake-Sumter State College

Address 9501 U.S. Hwy 441

Leesburg, Florida, 34788

Phone 352-365-3507

Website https://www.lssc.edu/dept/hr/work-with-us/